US Bridges

Beals Road over Baboosic Brook

Poor

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 33 Ft FR Merrimack Tl · Structure no. 001901050005500

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
511
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beals Road over Baboosic Brook is a concrete slab carrying Beals Road over Baboosic Brook in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 97 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 511 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeals Road
CrossesBaboosic Brook
Location33 Ft FR Merrimack Tl
CountyHillsborough County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.89819, -71.55542
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2023)
Projected traffic756 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beals Road over Baboosic Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Beals Road over Baboosic Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Beals Road over Baboosic Brook carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Beals Road over Baboosic Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Beals Road over Baboosic Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.